Liam Killeen is down on the start list for the opening round of the British XC Series, which takes place next Sunday at Sherwood Pines, Nottingham. It's Killeen's first race of 2010 and the first news we've had of the British Champion and Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist since winter.

Killeen in action at the final round of the 2009 World Cup, Schladming, Austria

His appearance on the start list for the opening round of the British XC Series is the first confirmation that Killeen will race in 2010. The only detail missing from the start-sheet is Killeen's team. Currently riding as unattached we will have to wait until race day to see what bike and kit the British Champion will don.

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